venue

noun

ven·​ue ˈven-ˌyü 

1

a

: locale sense 1

also : a place where events of a specific type are held

music venues

b

: outlet sense 1c

2

a

: the place from which a jury is drawn and in which trial is held

requested a change of venue

b

: the place or county in which take place the alleged events from which a legal action arises

c

: a statement showing that a case is brought to the proper court or authority

Synonyms

• forum
• medium
• outlet
• platform
• soapbox

Examples of venue in a Sentence

The venue of the trial has been changed.

The nightclub provided an intimate venue for her performance.

Recent Examples on the Web

Black Carpet Awards Hosts Ceremony At Milan Fashion Week The second Black Carpet Awards commenced during Milan Fashion Week at the Teatro Manzoni, an iconic and historic venue in Milan. —Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 27 Sep. 2024

The Oakland Coliseum, which was a hybrid football-baseball stadium, has hosted countless moments, from six World Series championships to four AFC title games, with the A’s and Raiders etching their legacies into the venue. —Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 26 Sep. 2024

This ambitious project will feature multiple food and beverage venues curated by the José Andrés Group, premium event spaces, a dedicated wellness center, and high-end retail offerings. —Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2024

The event was originally scheduled for Aug. 25, but was postponed due to the initial venue pulling out of the event, according to WXYZ. —Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 26 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Anglo-French, probably alteration (by assimilation to venue "arrival, attendance") of vinné, visné, literally, "neighborhood, neighbors," going back to Vulgar Latin *vīcīnātus, re-formation of Latin vīcīnitās vicinity

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Kids Definition

venue

noun

ven·​ue ˈven-ˌyü 

1

: the place in which a trial is held

2

: locale

also : a place where events of a specific type are held

sport venues

Legal Definition

venue

noun

ven·​ue ˈven-ˌyü 

1

: the place or county in which take place the alleged events from which a legal action arises

—used especially at common law

2

: the place from which a jury is drawn and in which trial is held see also change of venue compare jurisdiction

3

: a statement showing that a case is brought to the proper court or authority

Etymology

Anglo-French, place where a jury is summoned, alteration (influenced by venue arrival, attendance) of vinné, visné, literally, neighborhood, neighbors, from Old French, ultimately from Latin vicinus neighboring